Case Study: Oregon State University boosts student engagement with Top Hat

Oregon State University boosts student engagement 92% with Top Hat

Oregon State University geography professor Demian Hommel sought to move away from a generic, one-size-fits-all teaching approach. He felt hindered by traditional publisher textbooks and test banks, which led to disengaged students who were distracted by their devices. His challenge was to build meaningful connections with his large classes and create an engaging in-class experience that inspired curiosity.

The solution was implemented using Top Hat's interactive, app-based platform. Professor Hommel authored his own interactive textbooks and used Top Hat to incorporate rich multimedia content and pose questions throughout his lectures to check comprehension. This solution improved classroom engagement, with 92% of students reporting that Top Hat improved their involvement. Furthermore, student evaluation scores increased by 7%, and his classes now have a waitlist.

Oregon State University